Barbara A. Busby
August 8, 1932 ~ November 1, 2014
PORTLAND Ms. Barbara A. Busby, 82, of Portland, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Coastal Manor Health Care in Yarmouth. Born August 8, 1932 in Portland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Green) Busby. She graduated from Cathedral High School, Class of 1950. Barbara retired from New England Telephone Company after 39 years of employment. She enjoyed spending summers on Peaks Island, and was very proud of her Irish Heritage. Barbara was a lifelong communicant of St. Dominics Parish where she was very active over the years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Joseph Busby, Mary Hanon, John Busby, Richard Busby, Marguerite Payne, James Busby, Arthur Busby, and Thomas Busby. Barbara is survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 3-6PM in the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 8:15AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish, 65 Mellen Street, Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Barbaras memory to: Sisters of the Precious Blood, 166 State Street, Portland, ME 04101, Friends of Casco Bay, 43 Slocum Drive, South Portland, ME 04106 or Maine Irish Heritage Center, PO Box 7588, Portland, ME 04112.
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i am sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing in Yarmouth at Coastal Manor. I used to see her at the 4:00 pm when she lived at 100 State Street. She was always glad to see you whenever she did.She was inspiring and always fun to be with.I think she will be at the party in heaven.
– Kathy McGuire
Barbara was a woman of strong faith whose example inspired me. I am sorry to hear of her passing. Still I can picture her in heaven wanting us to know she is at peace. She and you, her family, will be held in my prayers.
– Cheryl Smith
Barbara was a sweet person and a wonderful member of our community. I enjoyed her wonderful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
– Nancy Wallace
Barbara was a classmate of mine from the class of 1950 at Cathedral High School, and a loyal friend. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and kindness. I regret I am not able to attend the wake or funeral.I remember her speaking of family gatherings at Peaks Island. She loved being with her family.
– Dorothy Miller Lemelin
Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss! She was my second mother and I appreciated her role modeling in my life. If it weren’t for her I would not have experienced better things in life.she always was concerned for others and prayed for them, and she was a true lady.please contact me (330-5701)
– KelleyLucas-Leger